CureSearch for Children’s Cancer has been the recipient of federal grants and philanthropic funds used to support scientific research to find a cure for children’s cancer with a historical annual budget of approximately $70 million. In 2012, the organization completed a major transition to focus on raising private funds to achieve breakthrough pediatric cancer research in pediatric cancer

Accomplishments

Provide leadership in the planning and implementation of the legal, financial and logistical issues associated with a major transition in organizational direction

Develop and implement a complete restructuring of the organization’s financial reporting to simplify and clarify financial data for effective decision-making

Develop and implement a comprehensive budget methodology for effective planning

Trust for Architectural Easements (December 2003 to December 2010)

(through the management company Springfield Management Services December 2003 to March 2005)

Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Washington, D.C.

The Trust for Architectural Easements was established in 2001 as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation for the purpose of preserving the architectural heritage of America. The primary mission of the Trust is the protection of historic properties through the acceptance of preservation restriction donations that run with the property in perpetuity. The Trust pledges to monitor and enforce the restrictions. The Trust had net assets totaling over $10 million at December 31, 2009 and has accepted more than 830 preservation restriction donations. Through March 2005, Springfield Management Services provided operations and administrative support to the Trust for Architectural Easements and other not-for-profit organizations that accept preservation restriction donations.

Develop and implement strategic initiatives, in conjunction with the President and the Board of Directors, to further the mission of the Trust, including the development of a distinctive brand for the Trust and the selection of territories for expansion

Develop, implement, and modify as necessary, policies and procedures that ensure that daily operations are aligned with the Trust’s strategic, mission-driven priorities

Negotiate all contracts, leases and other legal agreements

Develop a high-functioning, talented team of professionals through inclusive communication that encourages and recognizes the sharing of ideas in an open and respectful environment

Upgrade the Trust’s technology infrastructure to enhance the organization’s ability to achieve its strategic objectives, including database management and outreach initiatives through electronic media

Oversee human resource activities, including staffing actions, the development and implementation of policies and procedures, and the staff evaluation process

Support the Board of Directors in their oversight capacity, including support to Board committees and periodic Board review of the Trust’s vision, mission, bylaws and other governing documents

American Chemical Society (October 1991 to December 2003)

Washington, D.C.

The American Chemical Society is the largest scientific society in the world with over 161,000 members, an annual budget of over $380 million and over $880 million in assets in 2003. At that time, the Society published 31 technical journals and 2 magazines, and abstracted and indexed the world’s chemistry-related research literature. The Society’s national network included 33 technical divisions and 189 local sections. In addition to an insurance trust, the Society had three for-profit subsidiaries.

Train junior and senior accountants within the firm on technical accounting issues and work paper techniques

Certifications

Certified Public Accountant, 1984; licensed in the District of Columbia

Charted Global Management Accountant, 2012

Volunteer Work

Gordon Research Conferences – Member, Finance Committee and Investment Committee (2008 to present) – a Rhode Island-based organization that sponsors scientific conferences for the advancement and promotion of scientific knowledge

Testimonials

Vickie McCormick at NPSFS has provided financial, management and accounting consulting services to the Trust for Architectural Easements for many years. She has always shown the highest degree of competency and professionalism and has handled many difficult management issues with the utmost integrity. When analyzing financial and organizational issues she is often able to solve these issues in a creative and cost efficient manner. Over many years, Vickie’s guidance has been invaluable to the Trust. She is intelligent, dependable and honest and her fees for services reasonable. I recommend NPSFS to any nonprofit organization in need of high quality management, financial or accounting consulting services.

I have worked with Vickie McCormick over the past eight years in various capacities – at present she is my CFO at our successful and growing nonprofit organization. Vickie is a consummate professional – she is intelligent, energetic and straightforward. She brings sound judgement and strategic thinking to her work, and she is able to work with staff and Board members at appropriate levels of engagement. Vickie has deep subject matter expertise in finance – she inspires confidence in those she supports and she is always willing to provide education and guidance at the more granular levels of her work. She is attentive to group dynamics and deeply loyal to her teams. Vickie is also someone with great “heart”… she cares for the missions that she supports, always anchoring herself and her role in the importance of our shared purpose.

Vickie delivered tremendous value beyond the scope of the original engagement. Now that she’s familiar with the organization, she has become a trusted adviser to senior staff as well as the accounting team.

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